Which of the following is NOT an objective of Cost Accounting? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is NOT an objective of Cost Accounting?
A. Determining selling price
B. Cost control and reduction
C. Ascertaining profit for tax authorities
D. Assisting management in decision making
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Tax authorities require financial accounting statements (P&L, Balance Sheet). Cost accounting is an internal management tool.

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Question #1
In the Balance Sheet, 'Patents' are shown under:
A. Current assets
B. Investments
C. Fixed assets – Intangible
D. Current liabilities

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Patents are intangible fixed assets.

Question #2
A contra entry is passed in the:
A. Cash Book
B. Journal Proper
C. Trial Balance
D. Ledger

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Contra entries involve transactions between cash and bank columns and are recorded exclusively in the triple-column cash book.

Question #3
S1: Audit is an independent examination of financial statements. S2: Audit is conducted to detect all frauds and errors. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S1 only
C. Both S1 and S2
D. S2 only

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Audit is an independent examination to express an opinion on the financial statements. While it aims to detect material misstatements, it cannot guarantee the detection of *all* frauds and errors due to inherent limitations like sampling and collusion. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.